AUGUST 2020 I DESIGN007 MAGAZINE 105
Matrix Offering a Lamination Assist
System for Flexible Circuit Lamination E
Matrix Electronics is promoting EuroPads press
pads and EuroForm conformal release film as
a system package for the lamination of flexible
PCBs. Designed and offered as part of the new
EuroAssist product line, EuroPads and Euro-
Form are exceptional alternatives to the many
confusing and expensive competitive options
currently available.
HARTING's Component Carrier Can
Replace Flexible PCBs E
By harnessing this new HARTING develop-
ment, electronic components can be fitted
directly onto the component carrier, thereby
replacing flexible circuit boards. The compo-
nent carrier serves as a connecting element
between the PCB and electronic components,
such as LEDs, ICs, photodiodes, and sensors.
Nano Dimension Appoints LM Instruments
to Market PCB/Hi-PEDs 3D Printers E
Nano Dimension Ltd. has signed an agreement
with LM Instruments, which will represent
Nano Dimension in the Mid-Atlantic states by
marketing its 3D fabrication machines for high-
performance electronic devices (Hi-PEDs).
Atotech Looks to Expand Product Portfolio E
When Barry Matties toured Atotech's facility in
Feucht, Germany, last year before productron-
ica, he spoke with Andreas Schatz, Atotech's
global product manager of equipment, and
Daniel Schmidt, Atotech's global director of
marketing. Andreas and Daniel break down
the global plating and chemistry trends they
see, most notably around horizontal plating
and smart factory automation.
Dale Smith and David Moody: Lenthor
Pushing Limits of Flex Technology E
In this interview, Dale discusses his back-
ground and his responsibilities at Lenthor
since joining the company in May. Dale
explains his plans to continue implementing
the company's Lean program, as well as push-
ing the technology limits for their flex custom-
ers. David addresses Lenthor's operations dur-
ing the COVID-19, when the company stayed
up and running with safety measures in place,
and what the landscape might look like after
the smoke clears.
EPTE Newsletter: Monocoque
Printed Circuits, Part 4 E
Based on past columns where Dominique
Numakura explored the basic concept of mono-
coque printed circuits, he received many inqui-
ries and questions about this new circuit tech-
nology. In this column, he continues to explore
alternative technology in flexible circuits.
Just Ask Happy: Ranking the
Top Countries by Fab Technology
and Production E
As part of our "Just Ask Happy" series, one
of our readers asked Happy to rank the top
countries that provide PCB fabrication ser-
vices. How would you rank these countries?
Check out the global fab trends now and in
10 years.
Merlin Flex Achieves Formal Global
Approval by Thales U.K. E
Merlin Flex is pleased to announce that the
company has been included in the Thales U.K.
Approved Supplier Panel for PCBs as granted
by the Thales global category manager.
